McDonald’s advances Canadian beef sustainability
Fast food giant McDonald’s has celebrated the successful completion of a two-year pilot project to gauge the effectiveness and possibility of only using local beef in its restaurants.
Archives for June 2, 2016
Cargill ‘committed’ to meat growth
Expansion in the meat industry remains a key priority for Cargill after the billion-dollar agricultural trader announced its acquisition of cooked protein business Five Star Custom Foods.
Walmart to pilot grocery delivery service utilizing drivers at Uber, Lyft and Deliv
Walmart will pilot a delivery service utilizing drivers at Uber, Lyft and Deliv to transport groceries ordered online from Walmart stores direct to customers’ doors.
Survey finds 75% ‘not completely ready’ for FSMA
Three out of four survey respondents felt their companies were not completely ready for FSMA compliance, according to a survey by SafetyChain Software and The Acheson Group (TAG).
Manufacturers want ‘whole package’ from suppliers
Food and drink manufacturers are increasingly asking for “the whole package” from their ingredients suppliers, a leading flavour producer has claimed.
Complex textures could increase feelings of fullness: Study
Increased textural complexity in foods could help consumers to feel fuller for longer, say researchers.
Excess salt may raise heart disease risk in kidney patients, study suggests
An increased intake of salt may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study has determined.
The Center for Food Integrity expands into Canada
The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) has expanded into Canada.
‘Irresponsible’ dietary guidance under flak
A report from the National Obesity Forum (NOF) in association with Public Health Collaboration has come under flak from Public Health England (PHE), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) for providing bad nutritional...
FoodNavigator-USA's Soup to Nuts Podcast
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: What is driving the booming sales growth of plant-based products?
Sales of plant-based alternatives to animal products are booming, thanks in large part to improved sensory qualities, expanded availability and increased consumer access to information about their health and environmental impacts, according to category...
South African conference on food safety and security
A conference on food safety and security has been held in South Africa.
Anheuser-Busch teams up with Starbucks to launch Teavana ready-to-drink teas in 2017
Bottled, ready-to-drink teas from Teavana - the upmarket loose leaf tea brand and retail chain acquired by Starbucks in 2012 – will hit grocery stores next year following a tie up between Starbucks and Anheuser Busch.
Es Koyama Japan wins packaging hat trick at The Academy of Chocolate 2016 Awards
Chocolatier, Susumu Koyama, owner and chef of Patissier Es Koyama, (formerly Chocomania) Japan, has picked up a hat trick of awards in gold, silver and bronze for its packaging, at The Academy of Chocolate 2016 Awards.
Barry Callebaut ramps up Indonesia cocoa sustainability program
Barry Callebaut is expanding its sustainability program in Indonesia and has announced plans to train 50,000 farmers in good agricultural practice by 2020.
Truvia brand leader: 'When people see how much added sugar is in their food, I think they are going to be surprised'
US retail sales of sugar substitutes are declining 3-4% year on year as artificial sweeteners continue to lose ground, although products with a more ‘natural’ positioning are growing 4-6%. But will the FDA’s move to include ‘added sugars’ on the...
Project enabled better understanding of different food safety systems - EFSA
Working with neighbourhood countries contributes to building trust in the safety of foods made in the EU, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
EMB says EU-Africa partnerships should be avoided due to crisis
The European Milk Board (EMB) and farmers in Burkina Faso have appealed to policy-makers in Europe and Africa to advocate for fair and responsible solutions to the milk market crisis.
Brexit Debate
Brexit fears driving up food and drink prices
Market fears over the UK’s potential exit from Europe are driving up food and drink costs, warns buying specialist Lynx Purchasing.
IFA: THE FARMER IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN'
End the power imbalance in Europe's food supply chain, say MEPs
The Commission must end income and power imbalances in the food chain by taking action to tackle unfair trading practices and fostering fair and transparent relations between food producers, suppliers and distributors, say MEPs in a draft resolution.
Four NOF members resign over controversial report publication
Four board members of the National Obesity Forum (NOF) have resigned because they were not consulted before the publication of a controversial report which slammed public health advice for fuelling the obesity crisis.
Russia’s meat giants see profits plummet
Two of Russia’s largest meat companies experienced a sharp drop in profits in the first quarter of 2016, according to official reports.
‘Functional water is predicted to grow very fast’: Euromonitor on functional beverage trends
Energy drinks, sports drinks, and functional bottled water are among the functional and fortified beverage categories to watch, according to Euromonitor International.
Listeria alert: Clif, PepsiCo and General Mills recall sunflower seed snacks
Clif, Nature Valley, Quaker and Spitz are among brands that have pulled snack products from US store shelves in the past 24 hours after ingredients supplier SunOpta extended its recall of sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with a bacteria that...
Native American Enterprises stopped from producing FDA-regulated products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against Native American Enterprises for what it called ‘repeated food safety violations’.
US pork board appoints William Even as CEO
The National Pork Board in the US has appointed fourth-generation farmer William (‘Bill’) Even as its new CEO.
GABA ingredient shows sleep benefits: Study
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) may help people fall asleep faster, says a new study from Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd. in Japan.